January 2025

Billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates has admitted that he has no plans to move out of his “gigantic” $130 million custom-built Seattle megamansion after his divorce from wife Melinda—insisting he “can’t” imagine himself living anywhere else, particularly anywhere smaller. The 69-year-old, who currently has a net worth of $166 billion, per the Bloomberg Billionaires IndexRead …

Billionaire Bill Gates Reveals Why He Will Never ‘Downsize’ His ‘Gigantic’ $130 Million Xanadu 2.0 Mansion-as He Discusses Life After Divorce Read More »

Ivanka Trump‘s “luxury personal trainer” has revealed how you can get your dream body from the comfort of your home—and the items you need to build the ultimate workout center on your property. Sandy Brockman is an Austin, TX-based fitness expert who has made a name for herself in the workout world for whipping someRead …

EXCLUSIVE: Ivanka Trump’s Trainer Reveals How To Build Ultimate Home Gym Read More »

Mortgage rates continue to hover stubbornly around 7%, but how much money homeowners pay each month can vary dramatically from state to state, with West Virginia earning the distinction of having the lowest mortgage payments in the U.S. The median payment for a homeowner in the Mountain State was $1,838, according to the latest availableRead …

Top 10 States With the Lowest Mortgage Payments-Including One Where They’re Below $2K a Month Read More »

An expansive and exclusive Nevada resort that has been branded Las Vegas’ answer to President Donald Trump‘s infamous Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida has hit the market for $21 million—offering a rare opportunity for one budding business magnate to build out their own real estate legacy out west. Long before he became president, Trump was aRead …

Inside the ‘Mar-a-Lago of Las Vegas’: Nevada’s Answer to Donald Trump’s Iconic Florida Resort Hits the Market for $21 Million Read More »

It’s on. The Kansas City Chiefs are once again preparing to face off against their rival team, the Buffalo Bills—this time, for a chance at representing the AFC in the 2025 Super Bowl. The Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, will be squaring off against Bills quarterback Josh Allen in this championship game. Mahomes and Allen haveRead …

NFL Rivals Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen Are Facing Off for a Shot at the Super Bowl-but Who Has the Winning Property Portfolio? Read More »

Thinking about buying a home, but not sure how to afford it? Welcome to the Down Payment Diaries, where real people spill about how they saved and splurged on their path to homeownership. If you’d like to submit your own Down Payment Diary, please fill out the form here. Today, a retired couple shares howRead …

I Bought a $1.4M New Build in the ‘Best Place to Retire in 2025’ Read More »

The concept of a “man cave” has long been associated with dim, dark spaces; ultramasculine decor; huge TV screens; and perhaps a few empty beer cans. But now, a much more sophisticated decor trend is taking over the oft-maligned “bachelor pads” and “man caves” of old, replacing them with chic and elegant spaces that haveRead …

The Rise of the ‘Boy Apartment’: Inside the Very Sophisticated Decor Trend Taking Over Traditional Man Caves Read More »

A Tennessee barndominium that boasts four horse stalls in its hallway has struck quite the chord with homebuyers thanks to its unique blend of amenities—which have helped it to race its way to the No. 1 spot on the week’s most popular homes list. Located in Leoma, TN, the unusual 1,728-square-foot dwelling boasts the opportunityRead …

Rustic Barndominium in Tennessee That Features 4 Horse Stalls in the Home Gallops to the Top of the Most Popular Homes List Read More »

Although we’re three weeks into the new year, economic indicators coming out are still putting the final brushstrokes, or pixels, if you will, on our picture of 2024. The December jobs report showed robust growth in employment and a dip in unemployment. Put simply, the labor market had a better-than-expected finish in 2024. Meanwhile, inflationRead …

Weekly Housing Market Update: Home Sales Improve as Mortgage Rates Hover Below 7% Read More »

The housing crisis in the U.S. shows no sign of easing as affordability hits even the middle class—across all U.S. states—and builders “focus on luxury instead of starter homes.” “Today, one of the biggest deficits that we have is the creation of new starter homes,” former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Adrianne Todman candidly toldRead …

Housing Affordability Hits ‘Even the Middle Class’ as Fewer Starter Homes Are Built, ex-HUD Secretary Says Read More »